Reports in Argentine media said the condition was not serious and that the bleeding was caused by a hernia.

The former Boca Juniors, Barcelona and Napoli forward has suffered a series of health problems since ending his playing career in 1997.

In 2004, he was hospitalized with severe heart and respiratory problems related to a long battle with drug addiction. He has also undergone two gastric bypass operations to control his weight and received treatment for alcohol abuse.